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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 478.21, 716.33 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 478.21, 716.33 and 443.61 is: 664.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    478.21 : 716.33 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    478.21/716.33 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    478.21x = 716.33 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    478.21x = 317,771.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,771.64/478.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.50

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